Shipment Information
In this document;
1. Shipment Requirements
2. Pre-Shipment Requirements
3. Sample Shipment
4. Packaging
Shipment Requirements
1. Prior Notification
1. A Shipper shall inform DSSI Customer Service via telephone or FAX of
a shipment. This notification should be made as close as possible to
the time of departure, but shall always be made prior to the shipment
arrival at DSSI. The notification shall include the DSSI shipment
approval number, the date/time of departure, and the scheduled
date/time of arrival.
2. Prior notifications, if required by local, state, or federal regulations are
the responsibility of the shipper.
2. Off-loading Schedule
1. All arriving shipments shall be off-loaded as promptly as practical, in
accordance with DSSI's work schedule and is subject to the resolution
of any discrepancies.
2. Special shipments shall be off-loaded in accordance with contractual or
other arrangements made in advance.
3. Driver Check-In Procedure
1. Present shipment papers to the security guard at the DSSI
guardhouse.
2. The security guard will notify the Plant Manager or designee of the
shipment's arrival.
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3. The security guard will inspect the truck, brief the driver and complete
the reported security paperwork to allow the driver to enter the
controlled area with the shipment.
4. The driver will position the truck as instructed by plant personnel to
facilitate survey and off-loading.
5. While inside the DSSI controlled area, the driver shall remain inside the
vehicle, the lunch trailer of be escorted by a DSSI employee at all
times. The driver will not be allowed to enter the cargo-carrying portion
of the transport vehicle until it has been radiologically surveyed by
DSSI personnel.
6. Samples being delivered to DSSI via an express carrier (i.e. Federal
Express or Airborne Express) will be given to the security guard, who
will contact Health Physics immediately to inform them of the receipt.
4. Delays
1. DSSI shall not be reponsible for transport equipment
detention/demurrage charges assessed by the carrier. Payment of
detention and/or demurrage charges is the responsibility of the
customer unless otherwise expressly provided for in the contract.
2. DSSI assumes no responsibility for transport equipment delays or
special detention charges assessed by the carried due to weather
delays, improper paperwork, special shipments, non-routine off-loads,
decontaminating vehicles or containers, violation of Federal and/or
State requirements, or any other shipment discrepancies.
5. Equipment Storage and Return
1. Unless otherwise specified by prior arrangement, all authorized and
conforming material associated with the shipment (containers, etc.) will
become the property of DSSI and will be disposed of appropriately.
2. Loading, storage or exchange of containers and blocking/bracing
material for third parties will not be normally accommodated at DSSI.
Special arrangements may be made by contacting DSSI Customer
Service.
3. Packaging or blocking and bracing material in excess of the minimum
required to meet regulatory standards may be subject to a handling and
disposal surcharge.
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Pre-Shipment Requirements
1. A Waste Profile Sheet must be submitted and approved for each waste
stream.
2. Analytical results pursuant to the most current revision of Reference 2.3
must be available and agreed upon by DSSI and the customer. Determined
on a case-by-case basis, DSSI may waive this requirement.
3. A signed contract, approved Purchase Order, or other binding
correspondence acceptable to DSSI must be in place. Such documentation
shall explicitly address compliance with conditions 29 & 30 of Reference 2.1
4. Each shipper of radioactive waste to DSSI, unless otherwise exempted by
the State of Tennessee, shall possess a current Tennessee Radioactive
Waste License-for-Delivery. Generators may contract broker services to meet
this requirement provided the contracted Broker possesses a current Licensefor-Delivery.
5. A completed copy of the Radioactive Shipment Manifest shall be forwarded
to DSSI for review. A copy of a Radioactive Shipment Manifest can be
obtained from DSSI Customer Service.
6. Each shipment of waste is required to have a DSSI shipment approval
number in writing. This number is obtained by contacting DSSI customer
Service. Any shipment arriving without a DSSI shipment approval number will
NOT be accepted.
Sample Shipment
DSSI will analyze samples in accordance with Reference 2.3 only and NOT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHARACTERIZING WASTE STREAMS. Unless
previously agreed upon, the sample residuals will be returned to the generator
upon completion of analysis.
Do you Need to Send A Sample? For Fuel Blending: DSSI requires
fuel blending analysis results specified in item 7 or Reference 2.3. The
generator can provide this information to DSSI using one of the three
alternatives listed below:
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1. The generator has the required information or can obtain the
information and provide it to DSSI prior to making the shipment.
2. The generator sends a representative sample of the waste for each
waste profile for analysis at DSSI prior to making the shipment.
3. The generator requests sample analysis of each waste profile upon
receipt of the waste shipment at DSSI. The alternative may result in the
rejection of the waste by DSSI, if it is determined that the waste cannot
be treated at DSSI (for example the waste contains EPA Waste Codes
D008 only and has a BTU content of less than 5000 BTUs per pound).
For Solids:
Prior to approving solids for treatment, DSSI must ensure that material has
the necessary combustible content and that it can be made amenable to
pumping. If this cannont be determined by reviewing the profile, DSSI will
request that a sample be sent to DSSI for evaluation.
Instructions for Submitting Samples
DSSI will analyze samples in accordance with Reference 2.3 only and NOT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHARACTERIZING WASTE STREAMS. Unless
previously agreed upon, the sample residuals will be returned to the generator
upon completion of analysis.
1. Contact DSSI Customer Service and submit the completed first page of
the DSSI Waste Profile Sheet.
2. Submit a list of the radionuclides and the associated activities for each
sample to be sent to DSSI, which DSSI Customer Service will forward
to the Radiation Safety Officer.
3. DSSI Customer Service will assign waste profile numbers and
authorize the sample shipment. These numbers must be placed on the
respective sample container labels and the Chain of Custody - Analysis
Request Form.
4. The outside of the sample shipping package shall be marked "Sample
check-in, contact Health Physics upon receipt".
5. Reference 2.1, Reference 2.2 and Part 261.4(d) of Reference 2.4 shall
be complied with when shipping samples to DSSI.
6. An executed DSSI Chain of Custody - Analysis Request Form and any
documentation required in accordance with Reference 2.2 shall
accompany the sample shipment.
7. A purchase order or other financially binding written agreement is in
place which also addresses the condition 30 requirements of
Reference 2.1
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Packaging
I. The preferred method of packaging is 55 gallon steel closed top drums with
bung caps. If open top drums are used the lid shall have bung caps.
POLYETHYLENE, FIBER AND PALLETIZED DRUMS MAY BE ACCEPTED
WITH PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
II. If a package is overpacked, DSSI requests the following specific
information in advance:
Number and size of inner containers Size of overpack (i.e. 85 gallon)
III. Unless the internal container is visible through the overpack, both the
overpack and the inner container must be marked and labeled
IV. Unless otherwise provided for in advance of shipment, any shoring used in
bins or overpacks shall be returned to the generator with the bin or overpack.
V. Absorbent material should not be used. If absorbent material must be used
and the material cannot be managed by DSSI it will be rejected and returned
to the generator, at the generator's expense, as non-conforming material.
VI. All packages and overpacks are to be durably and legibly marked and
labeled in accordance with Reference 2.2.
VII. Hazardous Waste labels shall be fully completed with all entries filled out.
An example of a completed Hazardous Waste label is shown in Appendix E.
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